Economists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $104,010 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.01
10th percentile $67,240
90th percentile $130,330
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,240
    25th
    $79,090
    50th (median)
    $104,010
    75th
    $119,790
    90th
    $130,330

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 123% Median Economists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $79,610

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Phoenix, AZ is $50.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.37 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 9.9% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $67,240 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,090.